AND BE AWARE OF THE NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE USED WHEN SERVICING
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CONTAINING HIGH VOLTAGES.
CAUTION: USE A SEPARATE ISOLATION TRANSFOMER FOR THIS UNIT WHEN SERVICING
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Important Safety Notice
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all AOC Company Equipment. The service
procedures recommended by AOC and described in this service manual are effective methods of performing service
operations. Some of these service operations require the use of tools specially designed for the purpose. The
special tools should be used when and as recommended.
It is important to note that this manual contains various CAUTIONS and NOTICES which should be carefully read in
order to minimize the risk of personal injury to service personnel. The possibility exists that improper service
methods may damage the equipment. It is also important to understand that these CAUTIONS and NOTICES ARE
NOT EXHAUSTIVE. AOC could not possibly know, evaluate and advise the service trade of all conceivable ways in
which service might be done or of the possible hazardous consequences of each way. Consequently, AOC has not
undertaken any such broad evaluation. Accordingly, a servicer who uses a service procedure or tool which is not
recommended by AOC must first satisfy himself thoroughly that neither his safety nor the safe operation of the
equipment will be jeopardized by the service method selected.
Hereafter throughout this manual, AOC Company will be referred to as AOC.
WARNING
Use of substitute replacement parts, which do not have the same, specified safety characteristics, might create
shock, fire, or other hazards.
Under no circumstances should the original design be modified or altered without written permission from AOC.
AOC assumes no liability, express or implied, arising out of any unauthorized modification of design.
Servicer assumes all liability.
FOR PRODUCTS CONTAINING LASER:
DANGER-Invisible laser radiations when open AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
CAUTION-Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION -The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED RELIABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT, USE ONLY ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S
REPLACEMENT PARTS, WHICH ARE LISTED WITH THEIR PART NUMBERS IN THE PARTS LIST SECTION OF
THIS SERVICE MANUAL.
Take care during handling the LCD module with backlight unit
-Must mount the module using mounting holes arranged in four corners.
-Do not press on the panel, edge of the frame strongly or electric shock as this will result in damage to the screen.
-Do not scratch or press on the panel with any sharp objects, such as pencil or pen as this may result in damage to
the panel.
-Protect the module from the ESD as it may damage the electronic circuit (C-MOS).
-Make certain that treatment person’s body is grounded through wristband.
-Do not leave the module in high temperature and in areas of high humidity for a long time.
-Avoid contact with water as it may a short circuit within the module.
-If the surface of panel becomes dirty, please wipe it off with a soft material. (Cleaning with a dirty or rough cloth may
damage the panel.)
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Revision List
Version Release Date Revision Instructions Customer Model TPV Model
A02 Sep.17,2011 Add new model E422VA E42BA5NKWKVANNX
A03 Sep.25,2011 Add new model
A04 May.16,2012 Add new model
Update:
PCB Layout
Schematic Diagram
BOM List
E422VA E42BA5NKWKVGXNX
E422VA E42BA5NKWKVGNNX
E422VA E42BA5NKWKVG9NX
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1. General Specification
E422VA Specifications
Panel
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4845mm x 0.4845mm
Display Compatibility 1080P (FHDTV)
Colors 1.06 billion @ 10 bit
Brightness 500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio 1500 : 1 (typical)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50,000:1
Response Time 5 msec (typical)
Viewing Angle
Inputs And Connections
Outputs 1x 5.1 S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio, 1x Stereo Audio
Features
Special Features
Speakers 2xBuilt-in, 10W Speakers
42″ Diagonal (42.02″ Diagonal viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio
178° (horizontal/vertical)
4 x HDMI with HDCP
1 x RF (F connector for internal tuner)
1x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio (via Component)
1x Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio
1x Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX)
2x USB
1x WIFI 802.11n Single Band
ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner, NTSC Video Decoder, 3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-Down,1080P
FHDTV, Color Temperature adjustments of 6500K/9300K/11000K and Independent
Red/Green/Blue for Color Temperature for Color Temperature adjustments, HDMI
v1.4 (ARC), 3D Comb Filter, Digital Audio Amplifier, Dolby Digital for ATSC/QAM,
Signal Compatibility: 480I(SDTV), 480P(EDTV), 720P(HDTV), 1080I(HDTV),
1080P(FHDTV), Channel Skip/Add, VIDEO/INPUT Naming Capability, Closed
Caption, Parental Control/VCHIP 2.0, Programmable Sleep Timer, Computer Support
of 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 and 1920x1080 resolutions via VGA/HDMI, SRS
TSHD, SRS TruVolume, HD Game Port, Noise Reduction, 10-bit video processing,
MTS Stereo Decoder, Dolby Digital for ATSC/QAM, VESA Mount Compatible,
Broadband Internet and Services Connectivity.
• HDMI CEC
• HDMI 1.4 (ARC), Insta Port
• DCR
• Light Sensor
• Detachable Base
Panel Life 30,000 hours to half the original brightness
Power
Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range 120 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 93.36W, <1W (Standby)
Environmental Conditions
Operating
Non-Operating
Dimensions
Net Weight 37.37 lbs with stand; 31.99 lbs without stand
Gross Weight 51.10 lbs
Certifications UL, CUL, FCC Class B, BQB
Certifications EIA/CEA-766-A
Compliances Energy Star 4.1. ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A
39.73″ W x 26.70″ H x 9.99″ D with stand; 39.73″ W x 25.27″ H x 3.64″ D
without stand.
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2. Operating Instructions
2.1 The Use of Remote Control
POWER: Press to turn on/off the TV from or to standby mode.
INPUT: Press to select TV/AV/Comp/HDMI1/HDMI2/HDMI3/HDMI4/
VGA/Photos/Music
Fast Reverse
Pause
Play
: Press to pause playback
: Press to start playback
Fast forward
Record
Stop
: Press to begin recording
: Press to stop playback/recording
: Press to reverse playback
: Press to skip to the next chapter
INFO: To display information of currently channel/source.
CC: To display CC information.
MENU: Press to activate OSD menu and activate the setting/selection
of OSD
EXIT: Exit OSD
Cursor Key: 1. Press button to navigate OSD menu
2. Cursor right key perform confirmation as well as precede
next level of OSD
OK: the setting/selection of OSD
GUIDE: Press to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV
program
BACK: Back to upper OSD
- Button: Use the button for digital channels and widgets.
VOL +/ -: Press to adjust the volume
CH +/ - : Press to browse channels
VIA: Press to enter widget list
MUTE: Interrupt the sound or restore it.
LAST: Press to alternate between the currently viewed program and
previously viewed program
Number Key: 1. Press number button to direct access to TV channel
2. Press the pass code to activate the factory mode
3. Press to activate the Channel Lock (enter PIN code for
Channel lock)
SWAP: no support
WIDE: Press to change picture mode
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2.2 Setting Up to Watch Television
2.2.1 Getting Started
Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that plays when you turn on your TV for the first time.
Follow the on-screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV.
1. Insert batteries into the remote control.
2. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall
socket.
3. Gather the devices your want to connect to your HDTV. Don’t connect them yet. We will help you do that in the
Setup App.
4. Turn on your TV. The Setup App will automatically play and guide you thru the initial setup of your HDTV. Use the
arrow and OK buttons to navigate through the Setup App. During the setup process you will:
• Connect to the Internet
• Add your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite set-top box)
• Connect your devices and set up your remote to control them.
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2.2.2 Using your HDTV for the first time
Connecting to the Internet
Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App.
Your HDTV has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless
home network. Or you can also connect to the Internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet
connection into the Ethernet port on your HDTV. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection
depending on the conditions in your home environment.
Select Input Source
Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing INPUT on the remote
control or the side of your TV. Pressing this button will cycle you through the
following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, and
RGB.
Turn on your device and you will see a picture on your HDTV. If there is no
picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on your HDTV.
Note: If the selected device is RF connected, your HDTV must be in TV mode
and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which has been
selected on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite
Receiver. Refer to Owner or User’s Manual of such equipment for details.
Watching a TV Program
Before you start watching TV, make sure that any Cable, Satellite or off-air
antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged
into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector.
1. Press the power button on the remote control. The small window on the bottom right hand side of the front bezel
will light up white
2. Select the input to which your device is connected that provides TV programming (e.g. TV, HDMI, and COMP).
Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you do not, make sure that all of your HDTV connections are secure
and you have selected the correct video input source. Each press of INPUT on the remote control will cycle through
the available inputs. Press the button until the input associated with the device you want to view is shown.
3. When using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control to change the channel. The channel
buttons will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs.
Note: If your HDTV is in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- will not work until a channel scan has been run.
Note: You can use your HDTV Component input to accept A/V signal (Composite) from a source with A/V out,
please plug your video signal (yellow connector) into the Component input (green connector) and match up the
audio connectors (R and L) for the sound. Expect to see a black/white video in the Component input, if it is selected
by accident.
Viewing Digital TV Program Information
When the channel is changed an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Press GUIDE to
display more information about the program and schedule. Press INFO repeatedly to display additional information
for that channel.
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2.2.3 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings
Using the On-screen Display (OSD)
The remote control can control all the function settings. The OSD allows you to select the different parameter to be
adjusted.
The HDTV Settings App allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes
made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off.
The HDTV Settings App consists of several menu options. The main menu options may vary depending on your
selected input source.
Note: Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for
Parental Controls.
1. Press the VIA button.
2. Press ◄ or ► on the remote control to select the HDTV Settings App, and then
press OK. The Main Menu will be shown on the screen.
3. Press ◄, ►, ▲, or ▼ on the remote control to select one of the menu options:
• Input
• Wide
• CC
• Sleep Timer
• Picture Settings
• Audio Settings
• Network
• Settings (TVT)
• Help
4. Press OK to select the option or feature you want to adjust.
5. Once the menu option is displayed, press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select one of the items to adjust.
6. Press OK to select it, and then press ◄, ►, ▲, or ▼ to adjust the selection.
7. Press BACK once to return to the previous screen. To return to your program once adjustments have been
completed, you can do one of the following:
a. Press EXIT on the remote control.
b. Press the RED button on the remote control.
c. Highlight and select the RED X in any menu.
1. Input Menu
Select the Input Source for your HDTV. Choose from TV, AV (Composite), Comp (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2,
HDMI-3, HDMI-4, and RGB (VGA).
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2. Wide Menu
The following table shows the different screen modes and display sizes according to the content being sent to the
HDTV.
Note: The red lines show the video signal being over scanned.
SD (4:3) with cropping 3% and maintain aspect.
Normal
Zoom
Panoramic
Stretch
Wide
SD/HD (16:9) with no cropping.
RGB with no cropping.
For signal with Letter Box,
4:3 signal -- the H cropping: 3%. V cropping: 14% (reference only)
16:9 signal -- the H cropping: 14%. V cropping:14% (reference only)
H & V over scan cropping 3% and stretched out full screen(Only
support for SD(4:3))
H & V over scan with cropping 12.5% V over scan with cropping
2.5%(Only support for SD/HD(16:9))
RGB(4:3) extend to full screen
RGB(16:9) H over scan with cropping 12.5%
SD (4:3) H & V with cropping 3%.
SD/HD (16:9) H & V with cropping 2.5%.
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3. CC (Closed Caption) Menu
Adjust closed caption options.
Analog Closed Caption
The CC feature is available when watching regular analog TV. Select from Off, CC1,
CC2, CC3, and CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2.
Digital Closed Caption
The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. Select from Off, CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4, or CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, or CS6.
Digital CC Style
The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV.
• Caption Style: Select either As Broadcaster or Custom. If Custom is selected
you can customize the way Closed Caption is displayed. The options available are:
• Text Size: Make CC text larger or smaller.
• Color: Choose a text color for CC display
• Opacity: Make text more or less transparent.
• BG Color: Choose a background color for CC text.
• BG Opacity: Make the background for CC text more or less transparent.
• Window Color: Choose a text frame color for CC text.
• Window Opacity: Make the text frame for CC text more or less transparent.
4. Sleep Timer Menu
Select the timer to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. Or you can choose to turn the timer Off.
5. Picture Menu
Picture Mode
Choose from Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball,
Baseball, and Custom. Each input (i.e. HDMI, COMP, etc) remembers the custom
setting you created.
Backlight
The backlight level adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of
the picture but does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level)
of the picture.
Brightness
The brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you
will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is
too high the picture will look washed out.
Contrast
The contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if
the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture.
Color
Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture.
Tint
The tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic
appearance. In most cases, the default middle position is correct. If people’s faces look too orange try reducing the
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level of color first.
Sharpness
The sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture. It does not produce detail
that otherwise does not exist. This adjustment is helpful when viewing (Standard Definition) sources.
Size & Position
• Horizontal Position: Adjust the horizontal position of the picture.
• Vertical Position: Adjust the vertical position of the picture.
• Horizontal Size: Adjust the horizontal size of the picture.
• Vertical Size: Adjust the vertical size of the picture.
Color Temperature
Color Temperature is the “warmness” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture.
• Color Temperature Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. Cool produces a blue-hued image.
Computer sets the white point at the established setting for a PC display (9300K). Normal is the setting for
television broadcasting. Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences:
• Red Gain
• Green Gain
• Blue Gain
• Red Offset
• Green Offset
• Blue Offset
• Reset Color Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to factory
default.
Advanced Picture
To select the options in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press
OK. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for
fine tuning of the picture.
• Noise Reduction
This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion
content that may be present in the picture. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, or High.
• Color Enhancement
This feature increases the picture reproduction performance of the picture by
reducing oversaturation of certain colors and improving flesh tones. Choose from
Off, Normal, Rich Color, Green/Flesh, and Green/Blue.• Adaptive Luma
Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average Picture
Level (APL) and the overall picture will look too light. This feature will lower the
APL to counteract this effect. Choose from Off,
Low, Medium, Strong, or
• Film Mode
Choose from Off or Auto. When set to Off it will stay at 60 fps. When set to Auto,
the TV will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for film, or
normal video at 60 fps).
• Backlight Control
Extend.
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Select from Off or DCR to improve the contrast ratio through intelligent control of the CCFL backlight.
• Ambient Light Sensor
Choose Off, Low, Medium, or High. When set to Low, Medium, or High your HDTV will automatically adjust to
light changes in the room.
Reset Picture Mode
Return all Picture settings to factory default. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press ◄
or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to accept it.
Note: Only settings under the Picture will be reset.
6. Audio Menu
Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings.
Audio Mode
Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classical or Jazz.
Note: When SRS TruSurround HD is On, Audio Mode selections are not
available.
Balance
Adjust the sound to the left or the right.
Lip Sync
Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it
matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen.
TV Speakers
Turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn the internal speakers
off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System.
SRS TruSurround HD
This technology creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with
rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog. Choose from On or Off.
Note: When SRS TruSurround HD is On, Equalizer adjustments are not available.
SRS TruVolume
When the programming switches to a commercial or when changing from channel to channel, volume fluctuations
occur. The technology provides the listener with a comfortable and consistent
volume level, preventing the sudden fluctuations of the sound level.
Advanced Audio
To select the options in the Advanced Audio sub-menu, press ►. A new menu
will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the
audio.
Digital Audio Out
This option allows selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF (Optical
connector) when used with a home theater system. Select to choose from Dolby
Digital, PCM, or Off.
Analog Audio Out
This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA (white and
red) connectors as audio line out to connect a home theater system. Choose
from Fixed or Variable. When set to Variable, volume from the external
speakers will change when you change the volume setting on the TV. When set to Fixed, the volume can only be
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changed by the settings on the external stereo system.
Equalizer Settings
To select the options in the Equalizer Settings sub-menu,
press OK. A new menu will be displayed showing the
available equalizer functions. Press ◄ or ► to select Basic
or Advanced.
• EQ Mode (Basic)
Adjust Bass and Treble.
• EQ Mode (Advanced)
Adjust boost or attenuation of different frequencies. Starting
from lowest to the highest, they are 100 Hz, 300Hz, 1 kHz,
3 kHz and 10 kHz.
1. Press ▼ then◄ or ► to select the frequency to be
adjusted. Press OK.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the selected frequency to your preference. Values above 0 will boost the frequency and
values below 0 will attenuate the frequency.
Note: The Equalizer adjustment will only be available when SRS TSHD is set to Off.
7. Network Menu
When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your network connection using the
Setup App. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from
the Network menu. The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to access the
Internet. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your TV to the
Internet through your wireless home network. A wired connection may deliver a more
consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment. When
you enter the Network Menu you will see your current connection method.
Wired Connection
View that your wired connection is set to Connected. This is not an option that you
can adjust. It is for information only.
Manual Setup
Select to view and/or manually change your network settings.
Change Settings
Select to manually change your network settings such as the IP Address, the Subnet Mask, the Default Gateway,
the Preferred DNS Server, and the Alternate DNS Server.
Warning: unless you are an advanced user and are comfortable with wired and wireless networks, do not adjust
these settings.
Test Connection
Select this option to test your network connection.
Wireless Connection
Wireless Access Points
If there is no wired connection, the wireless menu will be displayed and you will see a list of available wireless
networks. You will also see that your Wired Connection is set to Disconnected.
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1. Press ▼ to select your wireless network, and then press
OK. If you do not see your wireless network in the list,
select More Access Points and then press OK.
2. If the network is password protected, enter the secure
access code you created when setting up your wireless
router. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in
the code. You can also select Show Keyboard and use
the on-screen keyboard instead of the remote control.
When you are finished entering the code, select Connect.
Note: If you have forgotten your secure access code,
please refer to the user manual for your wireless router or
contact the manufacturer or either your router or your
Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for you.
More Access Points
Select this option to show more wireless networks in the list. Select this option to refresh the list of available wireless
networks.
Manual Setup
Warning: unless you are an advanced user and are comfortable with wired and wireless networks, do not adjust
these settings.
• Change Settings: Use this option to manually enter the advanced settings of your network, such as the IP Address, the Subnet Mask, the Default Gateway, the Preferred DNS Server, and the Alternate DNS Server.
• Test Connection: Select this option to test your network connection.
Enter Access Point Name
Select this option to connect to hidden networks. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the name of the
network (SSID).
Note: If you are not sure of the name of your hidden wireless network, or need additional help setting up your
wireless network, please refer to the user manual for your wireless router or contact the manufacturer or either your
router or your Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for you.
8. Settings Menu
Input Source
Select the Input Source for your HDTV. Choose from TV, AV (Composite), Comp
(Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, and RGB (VGA).
Settings Menu
When you first turned on your HDTV you scanned for channels using the Setup App.
If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the Tuner
menu.
Note: The tuner option can only be selected when your HDTV is in TV input mode.
Tuner Mode
Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which source you have attached to the
DTV / TV Input.
Auto Channel Search
Automatically search for TV channels that are available in your area. Be sure to first
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select the correct tuner mode above. The TV will search for
analog and digital channels. When the search is done, press
EXIT to begin watching your programs.
Partial Channel Search
If you believe channels are missing from the auto search, you
can do a partial channel search to look for channels in a
certain channel range again. Select to scan for Analog,
Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels, and then select
From Channel, To Channel and then select Start. For a
listing of digital TV stations in your area, visit
www.antennaweb.org.
Add Analog Channel
Manually add missing channels. Enter the channel number, and then select Add Channel to add that channel to
your list of available channels.
Skip Channel
After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in memory you will find that some channels are too weak
to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Press OK to
select the channel to be skipped when using ▲ or ▼. An X will appear in channels
you have selected to skip. You will still be able to select this channel using the number
buttons on the remote control. Remember to use the DASH (−), to select digital
channels.
Analog MTS
This feature allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is
transmitting the audio with the program you are watching. This signal is usually
Spanish. Choose from Mono, Stereo, or SAP.
Digital MTS
This feature allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is
transmitting the audio with the program you are watching. This signal is usually
Spanish. Choose from English, French, or Spanish.
Name Input
This feature makes it easier for you to recognize the devices you have connected to
your HDTV when you press INPUT. For example, if you have a Blu-Ray DVD player
connected to the HDMI-1 input, you can have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay
instead of just HDMI-1. You can select from twelve preset labels.
To use one of the twelve preset labels:
1. Select Input Source, and then press OK to show the list of inputs.
2. Press ▼ to select the input label you want to change, and then press OK.
3. Press ▼ to select Input Labels, and then press OK to show the list of twelve preset
labels.
4. Press ▼ to select the new input label name, and then press OK.
5. If you wish to create a custom name, press ▼ to select Show Keyboard, and then
press OK. A keyboard will open, allowing you to enter a custom name, up to 10 characters.
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Parental Controls
If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning
on the Parental Controls. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made
available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV.
To select the options in the Parental sub-menu, press OK and then create and/or enter
a password. A new menu will be displayed showing the following Parental settings. The
default password is “0000.”
Note: The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is set to HDMI or RGB.
Rating Enable
Block or allow access to programs from channels that have been blocked or devices
selected as PIP inputs. Turn On to block or Off to allow rated content.
Channel Locks
Block individual channels from being displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a channel to block and then press OK.
USA-TV
Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, the USA-TV Rating adjustments are not enabled.
Press OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following US TV ratings:
TV-Y – All children
TV-Y7 – Older children
TV-G – General audience
TV-PG – Guidance suggested
TV-14 – Strongly cautioned
TV-MA – Mature audience
You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content:
A – All sub-ratings
FV – Fantasy violence
D – Sexual dialog
L – Adult language
S – Sexual situations
V – Violence
USA-Movie
Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, USA-Movie Rating adjustments are not enabled.
Press OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following US Movie
ratings:
G – General audience
PG – Parental guidance suggested
PG-13 – Recommended for children 13 years of age or older
R – Mature audience
NC-17 – No one under 17 years of age
X – No one under 17 years of age
CAN-English
Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, Canadian English Rating adjustments are not
enabled. Press OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Canadian English ratings:
C – Children
C8+ – Children 8 years or older
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G – General Programming, suitable for all audiences
PG – Parental guidance
14+ – Viewers 14 years or older
18+ – Adult programming
CAN-French
Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, Canadian French Rating adjustments are not enabled. Press OK to block
(locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Canadian French ratings:
G – General audience
8 ans+ – General – not recommended for young children
13 ans+ – Not suitable for children under 13 years of age
16 ans+ – Not suitable for fewer than 16 years of age
18 ans+ – Adults only
Block Unrated Shows
Block programming that does not have a rating.
Change PIN (Password)
Enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. Enter it
a second time to confirm you entered it correctly.
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The
Reset Locks feature does NOT reset the password.
Reset Locks
Return all Parental Control lock settings to factory default. A screen will come up to
confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then
press OK to accept it.
Menu Language
Select to change the language of the menu. The default is English. You can also
select French or Spanish.
Time & Local Settings
Time Zone
Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times
are shown after pressing GUIDE.
Daylight Saving
Setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing
GUIDE.
Postal Code
Enter your 5-digit postal (ZIP) code to receive content personalized for your location.
9. Help Menu
System Info
Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of
firmware, source type, and resolution.
Reset TV Settings
Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory default. A screen will come up to
confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to make
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the selection, and then press OK to accept it.
Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password.
Clear Memory (Factory Default)
Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings. The screen will display a message to confirm that you
want to reset the values to factory settings. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to accept it.
Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password.
Guided Setup
Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu. Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you
move your TV. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information.
Note: Previously scanned channels will be removed.
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2.3 How to Connect
Rear and Side Panel Connections
1. ETHERNET—Connect an Ethernet cable to access the Internet. Set up the Internet
connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App.
Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet
through your wireless home network.
2. COMPONENT (Y/V Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with L/R Audio)—Connect Component video
devices such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. Composite (AV) content or signal
can be watched using this input.
3. RGB PC VIDEO—Connect the video from a computer here. And add connect a 1/8”
mini plug stereo connector from the computer to the PC AUDIO input on the TV if you
want the sound to come from the HDTV speakers.
4. DTV/TV—Connect to an antenna or digital cable source. For digital TV stations in your
area visit www.antennaweb.org
that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for high definition image quality.
5. HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4—Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top
Box through this all digital connector.
6. USB PORTS— these two ports are reserved for future functions. Currently, they are
being used as service ports by authorized professional service technicians.
7. OPTICAL (SPDIF) Audio Out—Connect the audio from the HDTV to an external
device equipped with an Optical input, such as a Vizio Sound Bar, Home Theater System,
external amplifier, or stereo system.
8. ANALOG Audio out—Connect the audio from the HDTV to an external device, such
as a Home Theater System, external amplifier, or stereo system by using a stereo
Y-adapter from 1/8” stereo plug to L/R RCA jacks. Speakers cannot be connected directly
here.
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2.4 Front Panel Control Knobs
1. POWER LIGHT– The power indicator lights white when powered on and it will get dimmer after few seconds of
being powered on.
2. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the
sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal.
Side Control Panel
( ) – Press this button once to power your
TV on. Press the button again to power the TV
off.
MENU – This button activates the On Screen
Display (OSD).
CH ▲▼ – Use these buttons to step up or
down the TV channels. While the OSD is
active, these buttons function as up and down
controls in the OSD menus.
VOL◄► – Use these buttons to increase or
decrease to the speaker volume. While the
OSD is active, these buttons function as left
and right controls in the OSD menus.
INPUT (ENTER) – Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in the
following sequence: TV, AV, COMPONENT, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, and RGB.
Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning of the sequence. Additionally,
when the OSD is active, press this button to select the highlighted option from the OSD menu. When the OSD is not
active, this button will show the current input selections.
Note: When using the AV input (usually, a composite signal) the video signal (yellow color coded cable) needs to be
connected to the green jack connector; if a black/white image is displayed, Component input has been selected by
mistake
If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better
picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). See the table
below for the factory preset resolutions.